H60
Non-billableOtitis externa
H60 is the ICD-10-CM code for Otitis externa. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H60.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- H60-H95
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
H60-H95 Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHEar infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Adults can also get ear infections, but they are less common. The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get…
Read more about Ear Infections at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Ciprofloxacin and DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and HydrocortisoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and DexamethasoneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Colistin Sulfate, Neomycin Sulfate, Thonzonium Bromide and Hydrocortisone Acetate›
- FinafloxacinQuinolone Antimicrobial [EPC]›
- Hydrocortisone and Acetic AcidCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Hydrocortisone OticCorticosteroid [EPC]›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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